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Hi @jenni17 I think you'll appreciate this discussion on Connect: - Mastectomy and Reconstruction (or not)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215238/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2018

Here is what Mayo in Rochester told me. They wait 6 months after radiation to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820898/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Thank you. The DIEP flap is not an option for me … in my 70’s and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993190/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I have had a diep reconstruction for a single mastectomy in 2009. Have always been happy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597036/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

@linabazzi28, I'd like to add my welcome. I'm tagging fellow members like @sharonemma @sedonadreaming @clynnford @seathink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203339/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction: What was your recovery like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

That is a long time. I just scheduled out of town in New Orleans at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819573/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

I had a double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. I had my surgeries in New Orleans with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208244/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

My plastic surgeon went back to match up my breasts - I had an expander put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968640/

Discussion: Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

I know this is an older post but did you have Lymph node transfer surgery? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884773/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I had DIEP flap surgery this past June. It ended up being a 16 hour surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482713/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:11am

I chose implants because I was told DIEP Flap was more akin to an organ transplant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437518/

Discussion: Bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy with implants — experiences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Sandy, you asked some great questions. I'm tagging @amy11559 @bomashisha @betsyk @jlms who have experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297816/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

@lharris79 Hi, I had breast cancer 9 years ago and had a mastectomy and reconstruction at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482165/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 12:03pm

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. You are right in saying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021376/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

Hi @kedisaacs , I had a single mastectomy and a DIEP Flap and TNBC -- the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369829/

Discussion: TNBC stage Ib: Wondering if it will come back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

I had diep flap revonstruction on August 8, 2007, immediately after my bilateral mastectomy. Dr. Maurice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215242/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

I am one of 4 sisters with CHEK2. My oldest sister Had Breast cancer at 40...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321993/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2020

I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction in July. It was originally scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312766/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

I had a lumpectomy 28 years ago followed by 6 months of chemo then radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313998/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2020

The previous codes were from my hospital reports. The Medicare codes for the mastectomy and diep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762674/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

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